Just so you know, I’m goin’ to enlist.” “I’m proud of you. But why?” I groan against the pain but manage to give him a half smile. “I want to make sure Kiara’s got a boyfriend who has more to offer than a hot bod and a face that could make angels weep.

Every time I break out of what is expected of me and do what feels right, I feel stronger.

You're stressing too much about what might be. Do something to take your mind off thinking about what might never happen.

It's as if I'm taking away his pain and he's taking away mine.

I don't want to point out her flaws, but if I see her going on a self-destructive path, isn't it up to me as her friend to stop her?

Opening yourself up to making mistakes and being vulnerable is what makes it beautiful and special with the person you love.

I now know why people break up in e-mails and text messages. Doing it face-to-face is so hard because you have to stand in front of the person and witness their reaction. Face their wrath.